Any experiences with LED Bulbs?

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Philips Linea LED tube lights come with 1ft, 2 ft and 4ft. Ideal to replace existing tube lights. For replacement of incandescent or cfl, you can try havells. They have a good range for this segment. Know the holder type - screw or pin type before buying.For decorative lighting, you can buy led strips.
 
I am now using a 8 watt LED bulb in kitchen. It is quite bright. And painful to look at. Not sure if it would be good for table lamps like installations.
 
Around 500 bucks I think. I had asked the electrician dude to get me a unit. I had given him 500 rupees. Forgot to ask the actual cost of the bulb.
It's no match for a 28w CFL though.
 
how long is the warranty on it ? (Philips)
plus if we buy online we get warranty ? and how do we get it, have to visit service center ?
 
This thread made me remember of a website that used to exist: bulbtiger

Anyways, wattage is an electrical comparison, and should not be used to compare CFL Vs LED. Lumens is a measure of light which is an appropriate comparison measure. So for example, a 40w CFL tube gives you 650L, you may find comparable LEDs from various brands with similar lumens in the range of 7-11w.

Just because it is LED does not mean its long lasting, it depends on how well built it is. Thus go with branded stuff, I like Philips or Havels.

Another comparision is the colour of light, I find that the naural 5000K-6000K range (basically white tube light colour) gives you a feeling of more brightness compared to warm white rage 3000K-4000K. Colour depends entirely on taste and decor.

Bulb efficiency is measured in lumens per watt. Thus if a LED gives 650L in 10w with 65l/w, and another gives 550 in 6w with 92.6l/w, the later is more efficient. These bulbs always keep on improving in efficiency, thus do not go about replacing every bulb in the house just as yet. :)
 
Sadly I cannot use LED Bulbs coz they keep on dying on me because of power fluctuations. :D
 
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